The neighboring Seattle Seahawks and Mariners have always had a solid relationship between the two teams. Players from both are often featured in the other’s pregame ritutals. Such as Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh raising the 12th Man Flag, or Richard Sherman and Byron Murphy II throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
Then of course there was relieft pitcher – and Maple Valley native – Tayler Saucedo “auditioning” to be a Seahawks quarterback.
But the latest Seahawks/Mariners crossover happened yesterday at training camp with Mariners manager Scott Servais stopping by. The Mariners had an off day following their six-day road trip against both Sox teams. Taking advantage of his neighborhood, Servais made an appearance.
Thanks for stopping by today, skip. #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/35nsfuLkFa
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) August 2, 2024
#Mariners manager Scott Servais, who lives in the neighborhood, was at #Seahawks training camp yesterday on the M’s off day before their weekend series vs the Phillies. He’s talking to coach Mike Macdonald. #TridentsUp
@thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/j0ITzl3fLI
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) August 2, 2024
It is weird to think but with the departure of Pete Carroll this offseason, Scott Servais is now the longest tenured coach in Seattle’s professional sports scene. Servais was hired in October of 2015. The only other coach who rivals his longevity at this point is Sounders top man Brian Schmetzer, who became the head coach in July of 2016. Storm head coach Noelle Quinn has only been in her role since 2019, and the Kraken just hired Dan Bylsma this year.
Of course, Mike Macdonald is brand new to the scene as well, but this practically goes without saying.
The Mariners take the field once more tonight for a weekend series against the perennial World Series contender Philadelphia Phillies. The Mariners are in a statistical tie for first place with the Houston Astros, who are hosting the Tampa Bay Rays.
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